Key result
Northern geography is linked to an ~11% high BP prevalence among Chinese male youth.
Why the study?
The geographical distribution and prevalence of borderline or high blood pressure in Chinese male youth were not well characterized, despite known regional differences in adult hypertension.
Population
72,895 male recruit youth aged 17-21 years in China without diseases causing high BP
Comparison
Geographical areas in China compared for BP levels and prevalence of borderline or high BP
Design
Cross-sectional survey using cluster sampling across 100 counties or cantons
Authors
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Regional BP differences in Chinese male youth support targeted screening research; leaves open environmental drivers without altering practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=72,895)
Yes
There are significant geographical differences in the prevalence of borderline and high blood pressure among male youth in China, with higher rates in northern regions and correlations with physical and environmental factors.
Shang et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=72,895). Geographical area vs. Other geographical areas was evaluated on Prevalence of borderline and high blood pressure. Geographical area significantly influenced blood pressure in Chinese male youth, with the highest prevalence of high BP in north China (10.5%) and the lowest in the southwest (2.3%).
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